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The original work of Christian Warlich, Europe's preeminent tattoo artist in the first half of the century, is brought back to life in a stunning new volume. Christian Warlich was a world-famous German tattooist and his flash book is one of th...

This stunningly illustrated book examines the history of poster design and its relation to the arts and broader culture The poster is a versatile marketing tool widely used from the 19th century to today for everything from political events to mov...

This celebration of contemporary street photography — in all its edgy, strange, beautiful, haunting, colourful, and humorous glory — brings together the work of a new generation of talented artists Over the past few decades, the long t...

This dazzling book showcases the history of modern and contemporary art using one hundred of the most significant art works -- one per year -- of the past 100 years. Starting with Marcel Duchamp's 1919 whimsical, brilliant L.H.O.O.Q., this com...

Published in a new edition, this book offers an introduction to Bauhaus, one of the most influential movements in modern architecture, art, and design. Founded by Walter Gropius in 1919, the Bauhaus School had an enormous impact on the arts and ev...

Now available in a new edition, this chronologically arranged volume covers a century and a half of masterpieces which beautifully capture the development of art in the modern age. Starting with James Abbott McNeill Whistler and ending with Matthe...

The Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) has been rehabilitating existing parks and creating new ones for more than 20 years in the Muslim world, but also in the West. Discover how these brilliantly designed green spaces have helped improve the lives of...

Now available in a new edition, this lavishly illustrated volume draws on the latest research to present an exciting new interpretation of Albrecht Dürer, both as a man and as an artist Albrecht Durer’s prints and drawings have inspired...

Alphonse Mucha is known largely for having originated Art Nouveau when his poster of the actress Sarah Bernhardt became a legendary icon of the movement. Now available in a new edition, this gorgeous volume surveys the entire breadth of Alphonse M...

A prominent member of both the New Leipzig and Tacheles schools, Andreas Schiller is celebrated for ambitious work that explores symbolism and mass production in the computer age. His most recent book, Global Backup II, distills the essence of the tw...

Now available in a new format, this lavishly illustrated volume explores Art Deco art and design from its origin to its present day influences. The Art Deco style is so recognizable and widespread that its original influence on the culture in whic...

Now available in a new edition, this sumptuous volume explores key aspects of Art Nouveau — decorative arts, architecture, fashion, dance, advertising, and more — with an in-depth approach and stunning illustrations. The Art Nouveau mo...

Basquiat first came to prominence when he collaborated with Al Diaz to spray-paint enigmatic statements under the pseudonym SAMO©. He went on to work on collages, Xerox art, postcards, performances, and music before establishing his reputation a...

Explore the magic of independent bookstores in this beautiful photographic journey across the world Bookstores are treasure troves of knowledge and ideas, invaluable for the imagination, and often reflect their owners’ personalities in ways ...

Although Bosch's known works amount to no more than two dozen paintings and a handful of drawings, the artist had an enormous impact on religious imagery during his lifetime and for centuries afterward. His enigmatic and mind-bending depictions o...